DR FAYAZ MEMON

Who is a joint replacement surgeon?

A joint replacement surgeon is an orthopedic surgeon dedicated to the examination, operation, prevention, and rehabilitation of injuries, disorders, and illnesses of the joints in the human body.

What does a joint replacement surgeon do?

A joint replacement surgeon is a doctor who is trained in the examination, operation, prevention and rehabilitation of disorders, injuries and illnesses of the joints in the body.

Their responsibilities involve:

• Diagnosis of injury or disorder
• Treatment with medication, casting, surgery, exercise, or other options
• Rehabilitation by suggesting exercises or physical therapy restore movement, strength, and function.

What are the surgeries performed by an orthopedic surgeon?

Replacing a joint can reduce pain and help the patient move and feel better. Hips and knees are replaced most often. Other joints that can be replaced include the shoulders, fingers, ankles, and elbows.

• Total knee replacement.
• Partial knee replacement.
• Kneecap replacement.
• Complex (or revision) knee replacement.
• Hip implants.
• Total hip replacement.
• Minimally invasive hip replacement.
• Total shoulder replacement.
• Partial shoulder replacement.
• Reverse shoulder replacement.

What are the diseases treated by an orthopedic surgeon?

Common orthopedic disorders treated by orthopedic surgeons are:

• Arthritis: Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Treatment for Arthritis.
• Bursitis
• Elbow Pain and Problems; Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow), and Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's or Baseball Elbow).
• Fibromyalgia
• Foot Pain and Problems
• Fractures
• Hip Fracture
• Low Back Pain
• Hand Pain and Problems: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
• Knee Pain and Problems: Ligament Injuries to the Knee and Torn
• Neck Pain and Problems
• Shoulder Pain and Problems
• Soft-Tissue Injuries

When should one see a joint replacement surgeon?

You should consider for a joint replacement surgery and meet a joint replacement surgeon if the pain and stiffness in the joints are chronic. You should visit a joint replacement surgeon if it hurts so much that it's hard for you to walk, climb stairs, get up from a chair, or do other activities.